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“Ohio Community Rights Network’s Third Community Conversation: The Industrial Excess Landfill (IEL): Ohio’s Regulatory Train Wreck,” hosted by Ohio Community Rights Network

Wednesday, April 24, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Ohio Community Rights Network [OHCRN] is inviting you for a discussion on “The Industrial Excess Landfill (IEL): Ohio’s Regulatory Train Wreck,” on Wednesday, April 24, at 6pm, from around the state. This will be the third in a series of Community Conversations that OHCRN will facilitate on a monthly basis. We will hear from an activist who has been fighting this disaster for 40 years.

“Queer Farmers Alliance,” hosted by Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association

Thursday, April 25, 7pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

This is a space intended for farmers/garden enthusiasts who identify as LGBTQIA to come together and make connections. It will be a loosely structured conversation around the different joys and challenges we face as queer farmers. If this applies to you, come, meet, share, and connect in community. Our intent is to organize further conversations.

Please use this Zoom link to join this event.

“Forte 2024: Featuring Nina West!,” fundraiser for Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus

Thursday, April 25, 6pm, Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.

Forte is back and better than ever! Join us for a night of food, spirits, and entertainment as we raise money to support our mission both on and off the stage.

Hosted by superstar Drag Queen Nina West and featuring a performance by Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus’ own Vox ensemble, this year’s Forte Awards will recognize Misty Linn, Founder at Core Realty Collection and Owner of District West Bar.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

“Gardening for Asthma,” hosted by Bronzeville Growers Market

Thursday, April 25, 2-3:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Martin Luther King Branch], 1467 E. Long St.

You will learn about what food to grow in your backyard to minimize the triggers for asthma.

Weekly focus:

April 4: Overview, snacks, and drinks

April 11: Breakfast

April 18: Lunch

April 25: Dinner

This event is free with pre-registration; please be aware that space is limited.

RSVP for this event by clicking “Going” on this “Facebook event” page.

“Race and Health Equity,” hosted by Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio State University

Thursday, April 25, 12noon, Kirwan Institute, Conference Room 101, 33 W. 11th Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]

One goal of most, if not all, public health departments during and after a pandemic should be to decrease health inequities in service and to improve long-term engagement and collaboration with racial/ethnic communities in their jurisdictions. This study reports on the external relationships with the racial/ethnic communities in a large mid-western municipality.

“Solving the Teacher Shortage: Keeping Public Schools Strong,” hosted by League of Women Voters of Ohio

Wednesday, April 24, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

We know having good teachers is the most important thing a school can do to provide our kids with the education they need to succeed. Without enough teachers in every community and across every subject, education cannot be equitable or adequate.

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